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Is This a Coup? The CIA, Blackmail, and Shadow Government
from Crashing Down · #33
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6 minThey speculate whether the intelligence community is effectively running a shadow government via blackmail, referencing Glenn Greenwald, Michael Flynn's ouster, and comparing it to a possible power struggle rather than simple politics.
- 34:45Tim proposes the intelligence community may believe a coup has taken place, with the CIA and financial interests effectively running the government against American interests.
- 35:18Blackmail and damning information create a culture of fear that allows intelligence agencies to control foreign and domestic governments to perpetuate endless wars.
- 35:58He acknowledges the entire theory could be complete bullshit, but finds the timing suspicious.
- 36:32John Brennan and Obama's close relationship contrasts with Trump's isolation, creating an opportunity to expose networks if intelligence factions decide to act.
- 37:07If Podesta allegations are true, a cover-up would reach the White House, explaining why intelligence leaks about Michael Flynn broke protocol.
- 37:45The solution to Trump cannot be an unelected shadow government; it must be a constitutional government that respects rights and laws.
- 38:33The real problem transcends Trump tribalism—an unaccountable CIA running foreign policy roughshod is dangerous regardless of partisan loyalty.
- 39:02The CIA functions as a clearinghouse for wealthy elites and business interests, overthrowing governments like Guatemala for United Fruit and Iran for BP.
- 39:35Bankers hold the economy hostage, which is why politicians take orders from them and no Wall Street executives faced prosecution for the mortgage crisis.
- 40:12Tim asks why the CIA hates the new administration so much if there's no fire beneath the smoke.
CIAJP Morgan ChaseMichael FlynnUnited FruitBarack ObamaGlenn GreenwaldJohn BrennanBPDonald TrumpAlan DullesJohn PodestaFBI